Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai is an American martial arts comedy-drama television series that continues the story of The Karate Kid films.
Cobra Kai is an American martial arts comedy-drama television series that continues the story of The Karate Kid films. It follows Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso as their rivalry is renewed through competing karate dojos and the next generation of students. The series premiered in 2018 and concluded in 2025 after six seasons.
Premise
The series follows the aftermath of the original Karate Kid conflict, shifting attention to Johnny Lawrence as an adult trying to rebuild his life. His decision to reopen Cobra Kai brings him back into conflict with Daniel LaRusso and affects a new group of teenagers.
Characters
Johnny Lawrence is a former Cobra Kai student and the series’ co-lead, while Daniel LaRusso remains his longtime rival. Miguel Diaz becomes one of Johnny’s first students and a major part of the show’s younger cast.
Production and release
Cobra Kai premiered in 2018 and later concluded in 2025. Across its run, it expanded from its original streaming debut into a six-season series with 65 episodes.
Reception and legacy
The series is known for revisiting the events of The Karate Kid from a new perspective, especially Johnny’s redemption arc. Its popularity helped renew interest in the original franchise and introduced it to a newer audience.
Key facts
- Cobra Kai is a sequel series to the first three The Karate Kid films.
- The story centres on Johnny Lawrence reopening the Cobra Kai dojo and renewing his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso.
- The series reinterprets Johnny Lawrence as a central character seeking redemption.
- It premiered in 2018 and ended in 2025 after six seasons and 65 episodes.
- William Zabka portrays Johnny Lawrence in the series.
Cobra Kai has been widely available to Canadian viewers through major streaming platforms, and its global popularity has made it part of the shared pop-culture canon for Canadian audiences.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai?
How many seasons of Cobra Kai are there?
When does Cobra Kai season 6 come out?
Is Cobra Kai ending?
Who plays Miguel in Cobra Kai?
What is Cobra Kai about?
References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_KaiSupports: Premiere date, finale date, six seasons, 65 episodes, premise and franchise connection.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_ZabkaSupports: William Zabka portraying Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai.
- Simple Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_LawrenceSupports: Johnny Lawrence as an adult co-protagonist in Cobra Kai and his relationship to Miguel Diaz.